Alice Fraser : Oh Man! 3.5***

Alice Fraser is a comedian, writer, podcaster and actor. Alice’s latest show asks the question; What it actually means to be a good man? It turns out that modern masculinity is confusing to a lot of people. Alice looks to … Read More

Father Christmas – Chris Forbes 4.5 ****

On one of the hottest days so far this Fringe, a sold out show took place in a Old Town basement, there was A/C to take the edge off. We were here to see a show called Father Christmas, a … Read More

Bella Hull- Mad Cow Disease 4****

English comedian and writer Bella Hull, a seasoned Edinburgh Fringe performer and ‘Have I got news for you star’ brings her latest stand-up comedy show ‘Mad cow Disease’ to the Fringe.

In front of a sell out show, a heavily … Read More

John-Luke Roberts: What I Talk About When I Run About, Talking 4★★★★

John-Luke Roberts explains his name and introduces himself unconventionally. It’s a witty start, and that level of wit is maintained for the entire show. If it’s a witty, intellectual show you’re after, this is the one for you.

The main … Read More

Mr Chonkers: Work in Chonkers 4★★★★½

There are about 250 people squashed into Monkey Barrel waiting to see Mr Chonkers.

Some have no idea who he is. For others in the clown world, this is their Bill Burr, Louis C.K or Dave Chappelle. In the strange … Read More

Lara Ricote — INKLING 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lara Ricote bursts onto the stage as a ball of frenetic energy and declares herself very quickly as someone who loves mystery and is comfortable with other people knowing something she doesn’t. She also believes that everyone she ever encounters … Read More

Marc Jennings If and When– 4.5****

Marc Jennings had been popping up regularly on my Facebook Reels and TikTok feed recently, so when I discovered he had been selling out shows at the Fringe for the past few years, I was curious to see whether a … Read More

Carl Donnelly -Extra Show 4 1/2****

For more than 20 years now Carl Donnelly has been a Fringe regular, popular, a raconteur and always very funny.

So why would a little inconvenience like now living in Melbourne stop him continuing with his habit and true to … Read More

Eleanor Morton – The Mermaid 4 ½****

What a gradual transformation has taken place over the past decade or more since Eleanor Morton, starting as the awkward kid gradually morphing into the confident, erudite woman of today. One thing that has been constant though is the ability … Read More

Finlay Christie : Champagne Casanova 4.5****

Finlay Christie returns to the Fringe with his new show Champagne Casanova. This could be a reference to Finlay’s description of growing up with the champagne socialists of Islington. Would he describe himself as a Casanova? Well, if the story … Read More